Mayor’s Notepad

March 18, 2024

Epilepsy Awareness Month / Purple Day March 26th, 2024

In support of Epilepsy Awareness month in March and Purple Day, March 26th, the Village of the New Maryland will proclaim March as Epilepsy Awareness month at the March 20th Formal Council meeting.  We encourage everyone to show support for those living with epilepsy. LMS
March 14, 2024

March is Kidney Month in Canada

On March 13, 2024, Mayor Judy Wilson-Shee, on behalf of Council and staff, raised the Kidney Flag at Victoria Hall in recognition of Kidney Month, World Kidney Day and the 60th Anniversary of the Kidney Foundation of Canada. March is Kidney Month in Canada and every March, the
March 8, 2024

Happy International Women’s Day

Today we celebrate the achievements of women worldwide and rally together in solidarity as we step forward to inspire inclusion across our communities.  International Women’s Day provides an important opportunity to elevate the focus on women’s equality, raise awareness about inclusion and reinforce commitment to helping forge a
March 4, 2024

Daylight Saving Time Begins on Sunday, March 10, 2024

A friendly reminder that Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 2:00 A.M. On Saturday night, clocks are set forward 1 hour (i.e., losing one hour) to “spring forward.” Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on March 10, 2024, than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
February 29, 2024

Pink Shirt Day – Stand Against Bullying

Mayor and Council for the Village of New Maryland celebrated Pink Shirt Day – A Day to Stand Against Bullying at the Council-In-Committee meeting last night.  If you or someone you know is being bullied, reach out to someone you trust for help.  You are not alone. LMS
January 25, 2024

Presentation of 5 Year Service Pin to Jeff Tapley

Mayor Judy Wilson-Shee presented Seniors Advisory Committee member Jeff Tapley with his 5 Year Service pin at the last SAC meeting on January 22, 2024 thanking him for his service with the Committee.  Jeff has been a valuable member of the Committee and previous to his service on
January 18, 2024

January is “Alzheimer’s Awareness Month”!

January is “Alzheimer’s Awareness Month”! Nicole Leary, First Link Coordinator for the Fredericton area, Alzheimer’s Society of Canada attended Formal Council last night. Every January, Alzheimer Societies across Canada raise awareness around key issues in the dementia journey, including diagnosis, stigma, caregiving and support. Awareness of the condition is
January 4, 2024

January is “Alzheimer’s Awareness Month”

Every January, Alzheimer Societies across Canada raise awareness around key issues in the dementia journey, including diagnosis, stigma, caregiving and support. Awareness of the condition is the first step to fighting stigma, reinforcing human rights and pushing for policy change, as well as other actions that can lift
December 13, 2023

Happy Holidays from the Mayor, Council, and Staff of the Village of New Maryland